Catholic Church at the End of an Age: What is the Spirit Saying?

by Ralph Martin

Book Overview

Ralph Martin has taken a look at the situation of the Catholic Church throughout the world from a quite different angle, and has offered a persuasive analysis of the spiritual factors at the heart of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 089870524X
• ISBN13: 9780898705249
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Summary

Martin has hit a bullseye with his analysis of the Church's situation as she enters the third millenium. Martin reveals the 'pre-Vatican II' versus the 'post-Vatican II' Church for the false dichotomy that it is, and the rends in the Church that such false a false dichotomy creates. The Church is ever-ancient, ever-new, the Faith has not changed. The split in the Church is not a chronological one - it is a crisis of Faith. The Church is filled with infallible 'teachers' of false Faith, who never seem to question what will become of those in the flock who subscribe to their teaching. As far as the reviewer who calls Martin a 'loyal dog' of the hierarchy, his bitterness and angst is sad and prophetic. The Church has a hierarchy, locations of employment have a hierarchy, every government has a hierarchy, and the only alternative is chaos and cruelty. This bilious anti-authority streak is shared by many Church dissenters, who pretend to barf at being included in anyone's flock of sheep. Boredom is the sentiment most often evoked by those who can not put aside childish ways and become men (or women). Martin's book is excellent, and should be read by all who are concerned about the attack on the Faith and the faithful. What an exciting time to be in the great Chariot of the Ages!

A wonderful book for the concerned Catholic.

This book takes a serious look at what is going on today in the world of Catholicism and Christianity from the perspective of a devout Roman Catholic who loves Christ and His Church. It gives an overview of the problems faced by the Church in many parts of the world and what the Spirit is calling us to do to help